Reposted by CJ VickeryCasey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026"Indies will save us" No! YOU WILL SAVE INDIES! Go leave a review for that neat indie game you like, share the trailer for an upcoming game you're anticipating, tell your fave developer they did a good job, go tell people about such and such game that's just come out, you can make a difference! 174116015084
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 21/07/2026I just started the series this week! Finished book one last night, the serendipity! 010
Reposted by CJ VickeryComicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 11/07/2026"Zines are not a crime": Why comics creators must fight the Kids Online Safety Actcomicsbeat.com“Zines are not a crime”: Why comics creators must fight the Kids Online Safety ActKOSA isn't just about protecting kids online. Explore how the proposed legislation could impact comics, publishing, anonymity, and more. 1408278
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 04/07/2026I got 17/20 and all 3 of my misses were Nano Banana because it didn’t fall into some of my clear AI tells that I rely on(specifically texture/pattern consistency and object persistence). I did intuit that there was something off, but I assumed it was bad photo retouching over AI. Interesting! 000
Reposted by CJ VickeryTits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026‘Say yes and never do it’ Mel Brooks knew how to deal with the studios 141180885569
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I’m inclined to agree. The Lastman series is a standout example to me of super smart and economical animation. I think they make that exact tradeoff of very intentional art direction and only moving the drawing when absolutely necessary. It’s a masterclass in staging though! 120
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I’ve been scratching my head over that for a while now because it seems like it should be the case but so few people are doing productions in that sort of 70s limited animation production value to know if general audiences will go with it. It definitely feels directionally right. 110
Reposted by CJ VickeryLittledigits @littledigits.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Contrast is actually really important for appeal. Not just contrast between your characters and their timing, but also within the scenes, sequences and overall season. If you pump everything up to 12/10 right out of the gate you have to stay there and people expect you to keep going. 5419119
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 09/05/2026I really feel like we need some of that “I want games with worse graphics and less story content and I’m not joking” energy for indie animation. Feels like we’re close with so many people releasing animatics, but that seems like the direction things need to head in for sustainability. 1132
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Drew a Thundercat. He should be so much thiccer… #thundercats #liono #art 031
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 10/04/2026So much good insight in this thread into all the ways animation can be really magical beyond how “smooth” it is. Seeing it quiets a part of me that is rather tyrannical about how smooth my own animation needs to be for it to be “acceptable”. 020
Reposted by CJ VickeryKonner Knudsen @penzerker.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Okay, so many thoughts... I think we need to start by saying that framing the popularity of Chainsawman as incel literature is dangerously out of touch. Denji is a traumatized teenage boy seeking normalcy and a found family, I'm suspicious that the person quoted has not read it. Why start there? 3255
Reposted by CJ Vickery👁️🍄🪸 @bloomfilters.plus · 31/03/2026the nicest thing you can wish upon an artist in 2026 is that their work gains a small but dedicated cult following of kind hearted and politically shrewd weirdos & sickos that keep the fire going. the meanest thing you can wish upon an artist in 2026 is that their work gains a large online fandom 65114923663
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I find that studying by lineage is a very natural way of integrating information and practice. It’s how I engaged with a lot of concepts for technical fluency on guitar, and it helps contextualize cool, innovative solutions to design and rendering depending on the context in visual art! 120
Reposted by CJ VickeryParker Machemer @kupobox.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Playing with shapes and brushes! I started a new job this week and it’s been real busy so it’s nice spending time on something cozy and familiar :) #rkgk 052
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Started a rewatch of Mob Psycho 100 and had to sketch the man himself. This show is such a strong contender for my #1. #art #mobpsycho100 071
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Been doing so much storyboarding on a big project that it’s nice to do a little loop for my new EP. I’d love to do one for each of the songs, but this one came so easily I had to see it through! #animation #ambient #music 031
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Is it a hack to do less work you don’t want to do, a great way to communicate tone and atmosphere, or the ultimate technique to force a strong silhouette? Yes! 010
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Joe is legitimately a FIEND for eye trace. Working on boards together is always a treat because he can so quickly identify how stuff reads between cuts. 152
Reposted by CJ Vickeryjoe thad deahl @thad.work · 06/02/2026I'm going to be giving an online workshop on what I think is the most underrated topic in film: Eye-Trace! I've found it so helpful in both my personal and professional work and I can't wait to share what I've learnt! verycreativecompany.com/workshops 👀 👀 👀 (P.S. for 65% off use code WORKSHOP65) 0237
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 03/02/2026I’ve been migrating to it slowly from Toonboom, and 14 in particular has had so much done to streamline and make it a nice experience even when setting up the more fiddly and technical aspects of a shot. Super recommend. 010
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Woke up on the other side of our gnarly winter storm to find a gorgeous cardinal perched in the back yard. The sun followed not too far behind and the ice melted much faster than anticipated. An omen for the times, I think. 020
Reposted by CJ VickeryMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 24/01/2026Rep. Bennie Thompson demands the Senate vote against CBP and ICE funding and for the House to immediately take up the impeachment of Kristi Noem. 314110493075
Reposted by CJ VickeryMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/01/2026As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today. ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE. 296288678104
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 14/01/2026I released a small EP with my good buddies over at Artiverse Records and it's available today! Got a cool little interview and everything: artiverserecords.com/blogs/news/c... You can check out Mana Loop anywhere you stream music RIGHT NOW! #indie #music #electronic #ambientartiverserecords.com 030
Reposted by CJ VickeryKae Doodles @lavenderkae.bsky.social · 09/01/2026So much of doodling Anzu is getting stuck at the ‘you have to decide on one outfit now’ stage 🙃 #ffxiv | #kaedoodles 182
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 12/01/2026My dad introduced me to the animated series when I was that age or a bit younger. “You’re not going crazy, chum! You’re going sane in a crazy world!” Has only become a more salient mantra every year. 000
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Rooting for you in 2026 though! Your work is lovely and I hope it brings you some stability. 110
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Holy shit I had almost the same experience. Interviewing with the CEO for a Support Engineer role I was recruited for and he somehow found my illustration portfolio. Asked me “what are you doing here with a portfolio like that?” Man if I was getting recruited for illustration we wouldn’t be here… 120
Reposted by CJ VickeryShelby Bennett @skelotan.bsky.social · 01/01/2026here is my defiant and delusional resolution. feel free to follow along for the ride and see if I succeed or fail. either way, you'll be seeing a lot more of me! happy 2026! (1/5) 44911
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Seeing this getting rightly dragged all over for all the obvious reasons. But I cannot stress enough that the way to have more good ideas is to fund people for frivolous exploration and discovery. When every idea must have a straight line to profit, it is the death of creativity, full stop. 020
Reposted by CJ VickeryBenn Jordan @bennjordan.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Jon Gaines (Gainsec), the offensive security researcher who was featured in my recent video, lost employment today. Jon discovered the vast majority of the vulnerabilities with Flock Safety (among many other things) on his own time, which I believe will ultimately result in Americans being safer. 🧵 420738
Reposted by CJ VickeryQUINN! @artofquinn.bsky.social · 09/10/2025I MAY BE BEHIND, BUT I’M NOT OUT! I’m catching up after getting a little stuck. Got too in my head, artists, you know how it goes. 😭 DAY 03- #Fairy #Monsterweendraws 172
Reposted by CJ VickeryKae Doodles @lavenderkae.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Didn’t get a chance to finish today’s Monster-ween drawing, but I’ve got 2 sketches for “Fairy” started. I’ll finish one tomorrow. \o/ #monsterweendraws | #sketch | #kaedoodles 1133
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Day 2 of #monsterweendraws Starting these off from vacation and spending most of my day away from drawing instruments has really forced me to commit to ideas quickly. Today was #satyr #art #digital #illustration 061
Reposted by CJ VickeryQUINN! @artofquinn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Day 02- #Satyr Sweet dreams, Mr. Goat King 🐐👑 #Monsterweendraws #inktober #dreamillustration #goatman 072
Reposted by CJ VickeryKae Doodles @lavenderkae.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Monster-ween: Satyr 🦋 #monsterweendraws | #art | #kaedoodles 1248
Reposted by CJ VickeryQUINN! @artofquinn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025And MONSTER-WEEN BEGINS!! I’ll be drawing Halloweenie monsters and creatures all month, day 01 starting off with #Ghost / #Spirit! 👻 Everyone’s welcome to participate! Draw and many or few monsters as your heart desires!! ~ ~~~ #Monsterweendraws #inktober #characterdesign 082
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Day 1 of #monsterweendraws Ghost! Who better to handle your ghost-pest-problem than a ghost? #art #illustration #comics 062
Reposted by CJ VickeryErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 26/09/2025Excellent reporting from Heated and Atmos. It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry. heated.world/p/fossil-fue...heated.worldFossil fuel billionaires are bankrolling the anti-trans movementAn investigation shared exclusively with Atmos and HEATED finds that 80% of anti-trans organizations receive fossil fuel funding. 6127721294
Reposted by CJ VickeryKae Doodles @lavenderkae.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Finished lineart for Anzu and Thancred #thanzu | #wolcred | #ffxiv | #art | #kaedoodles 23614
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 11/09/2025It’s only “political” violence when the rich and powerful are not safe from it. 000
CJ Vickery @cjvickery.bsky.social · 08/09/2025And there is no tech-aligned industry that is safe from the magical thinking of revenue forecasts. And since tech has been such an investment darling, almost every industry has attempted to align itself to tech. It is a rot that punishes good and bad performance equally. 000